# Mountain Bike Action Magazine

> Digital mountain biking magazine with reviews, training, trails, and interviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Hi-Torque Publications.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-bike-action-magazine/id495704311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hi-Torque Publications](https://appshunter.io/developer/495704314)
- Category: Sports, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-bike-action-magazine/id495704311/reviews.md

## What is Mountain Bike Action Magazine?

Mountain Bike Action is the world's #1 selling mountain bike magazine. For nearly 30 years, we cover the entire sport, riding and race-testing all the new bikes, parts and accessories, helping you make the RIGHT choices for your off-road cycling experience. Get training tips from our pros (for all ability levels), plus how-to's and maintenance tips. We show you where to find great trails, our pros give you their secret training and nutrition tips, and exclusive interviews with the top riders and manufacturers. We give you perspective on the sport that you won't find anywhere else. With Mountain Bike Action, you'll know what's hot in the mountain bike world! This App lets you buy current and past issues (which are available within the App) and download them to your mobile device. Each issue has enhanced coverage, special video coverage on races, products, and additional features, including links to all manufacturers' websites. 12 issues (one year) for $8.99. Download single copies for $2.99 each. The subscription will include the current issue.

If you have a disability or impairment and need assistance accessing our content, contact Michelle at michelle@hi-torque.com

This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.

1 year subscription for $8.99 or a single issue for $2.99. 

Subscriptions will start from the most current eCommerce enabled issue going forward for one year from the date of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew via your app store account 24-hours prior to the end of your subscription at the rate of $8.99 for one year. You can turn off the auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.

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## Key features

- Bike and gear reviews
- Pro training tips
- Trail guides
- Rider and manufacturer interviews
- Video coverage
- Digital issue purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mountain Bike Action | $8.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action Magazine: July 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action Magazine: May 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action Magazine: April 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action Magazine: March 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 26 vs 27.5 vs 29 Wheel War Shootout of Mountain Bike Action Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bike Shootout Special of Mountain Bike Action Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action: 20141201120501 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Bike Action | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buyer's Guide of Mountain Bike Action Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mountain Bike Action Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience (when it works)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unusable after updates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Issues not retained after download
- 🐛 Cannot read offline
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Outdated interface
- 🐛 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🐛 Frustrating user experience
- 🐛 App doesn't work on Apple devices
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi to open
- 🐛 Exits to cover page on slight touch
- 🐛 Text overlaps or is unreadable
- 🐛 No zoom functionality
- 🐛 Issues disappear or need re-purchase
- 🐛 Account disabled/lost issues
- 🐛 App doesn't remember last page read
- 🐛 Content load process is slow
- 🐛 Subscription not honored
- 🐛 App is a waste of money

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App no longer works on Apple devices
- App will not open unless connected to Wi-Fi
- App exits back to cover page on slight touch
- Pages slow to load
- Cannot read offline
- App is unstable/unusable
- Downloaded magazines won't open without online connection
- Error when viewing downloaded magazines
- App crashes after updates
- App does not retain downloads
- App requires deletion and reinstallation to retain downloads
- Customer support is unresponsive
- App doesn't hold downloaded content
- App requires internet to read downloaded issues
- Zooming in on a page pops back out
- App doesn't honor subscription through iTunes
- Issues not showing as available to download
- Old issues disappear
- Account disabled
- New version of app is terrible
- Subscription lost after update
- Lost all magazines after update
- App charging for previously bought issues
- Old issues disappeared and cannot be downloaded
- Subscription issues not available
- App doesn't remember where you last stopped reading
- Table of Contents screen is useless and comes up every time
- Mags downloaded but not retained
- New format is redundant
- App doesn't work with new iOS
- Text gets jumbled or covered by pictures
- Some text overlaps or does not exist
- No zoom on photos
- Screen does not rotate
- App doesn't honor subscription
- App crashes when opening
- App requires re-downloading all issues after update
- App crashes after reading a few pages
- App crashes when opening after update
- App crashes when launching
- App crashes on iPhone and iPad after update
- App crashes on same page every time after reinstallation
- App doesn't work after latest update
- App asks to pay for second issue after subscribing
- App takes forever for upgrade database process
- App crashes when opening the app
- App crashes when trying to open it
- App crashes when opening
- App doesn't allow purchase
- App doesn't work
- App is not optimized for iPhone 5
- App has a big bug preventing download
- App crashes after update
- App crashes when opening

**Most requested features**

- App needs to be rewritten
- Optimize for newer iPhone screen ratios
- Improve offline reading capabilities
- Fix pinch to zoom functionality
- Remember last page read
- Make app work on Apple devices
- Allow PC access to subscription
- Offer magazine in Zinio
- Make app optimized for iPhone 5

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-bike-action-magazine/id495704311/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on Apple devices anymore!

*2025-01-09, version 53.2*

This APP no longer works on my Apple devices. The screen just goes white and I can’t access my paid subscription or past magazines.

### 1/5 — Unusable after last update.

*2023-09-28, version 53.2*

Canceled subscription after many, many years because latest version of app is unusable. App will now not open on iPad Pro unless I’m connected to Wi-Fi.  Brilliant - let’s make an app on a portable device that you can’t use if you’re outside of an internet connection.  It’s like they’re trying to get subscribers to bail.  Well, congratulations, it worked.  See ya.

### 1/5 — Awful app

*2022-04-28, version 49.9*

I love the magazine and desperately want to support such good journalism but I don’t think I have ever found a worse app for a paid subscription. The potential looks good and it’s readable and nicely laid out until you ever-so-slightly touch the screen incorrectly to scroll an article and then it immediately exits back to the cover page to make you start all over again. Simply the most frustrating and awful experience.

### 1/5 — Slow to load..

*2022-03-16, version 49.9*

Pages slow to load even after so called downloaded the latest issue and can’t read offline. No update for 2 years as the developers/hi-torque doesn’t care about its subscribers anymore.

### 1/5 — Outdated

*2022-01-03, version 49.9*

2yrs since last app update. Not optimized for any more recent versions of iPhones, looks like it was last revised for fitting iPhone 8 screen ratio.

### 2/5 — Offline Reading?

*2021-12-07, version 49.9*

Recently travelled via plane and hoped to catch up on some reading; however, I discovered that I can’t read the magazine when off line.

Disappointing for sure

### 1/5 — disappointing

*2021-09-02*

it just doesn't work, download it, but don't open the magazine!!!

### 1/5 — Works like balls

*2020-10-15, version 49.9*

Waste

### 1/5 — Totally unstable/unusable

*2019-09-10, version 49.9*

You would think developers would read reviews. I’ve had this app for years and still the same buggy app.wont let you read downloaded magazines, takes ages to download and then after you download it starts to download again, then refuses to open if you don’t have online connection.
If only there was someone that could give the developer a kick up the backside for a poor product.

### 1/5 — ERROR

*2019-07-16, version 49*

I purchased all magazines from Jan 2019 - Aug 2019...and then proceeded to download all onto my iPad for offline reading. I can only view 2 of the magazines. All the others tell me there’s an error, with no way to fix. What a waste of money!! DO NOT DOWNLOAD!

## Frequently asked questions about Mountain Bike Action Magazine

### What is this app about?

This app provides digital access to the world's number one selling mountain bike magazine. It covers all aspects of the sport, including reviews of new bikes, parts, and accessories, training tips from professionals, trail guides, and interviews with top riders and manufacturers.

### What kind of content can I find in the app?

You can find in-depth reviews of the latest mountain bikes and gear, training and nutrition advice for all skill levels, guides to great riding trails, and exclusive interviews. Each digital issue also includes enhanced coverage, special video content on races and products, and links to manufacturer websites.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download. You can purchase individual issues for $2.99 each or subscribe for a full year (12 issues) for $8.99. Subscriptions begin with the most current issue available and automatically renew annually unless turned off.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to be downloaded and used on mobile devices. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions would typically be found on the app store listing for your device.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone passionate about mountain biking, from beginners looking for advice and trail suggestions to experienced riders wanting to stay up-to-date on the latest gear and industry news. It caters to all ability levels seeking to enhance their off-road cycling experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 53.2 — 2023-09-22

Performance enhancements

### 49.9 — 2019-08-13

Performance enhancements

### 49 — 2018-04-01

iPad download performance enhancements

### 48 — 2018-03-15

Download performance enhancements

### 47 — 2018-02-22

Performance enhancements

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